Banks, stock markets closed today? Check city-wise bank holidays and trading schedule for November

Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed today, Tuesday, November 10, on account of Diwali-Balipratipada. Trading is suspended across equity, equity derivatives, debt markets, capital markets, electronic gold receipts, and securities lending segments. This break follows Sunday's special Muhurat Trading session and Monday's regular trading session. Normal trading across stock exchanges will resume on Wednesday, November 11.

Meanwhile, bank branches across India are not observing a uniform nationwide holiday today. Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regional calendar, bank branches in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, and Nagpur are shut for Diwali celebrations, including Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Vikram Samvat New Year Day. In contrast, branches in cities such as Kanpur and Lucknow remain open today. Account holders of major lenders including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank should verify local branch schedules before planning a visit. 

Upcoming holiday schedule and essential banking services for November

The festive closures will shift to other regions on Wednesday, November 11. Bank branches in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla will close tomorrow for Laxmi Puja, Ningol Chakkouba, Bhai Dooj, and Chitragupt Jayanti. Later in the month, Shillong branches will observe a holiday on November 13 for the Wangala Festival. Standard weekend breaks follow on November 14 (second Saturday) and November 15 (Sunday).

Branches across Patna and Ranchi will shut on November 16 for Chhath Puja. Further regional closures include Dehradun on November 20 for Igas-Bagwal, Shillong on November 23 for Seng Kut Snem, and Bengaluru on November 27 for Kanakadasa Jayanthi. On November 24, bank branches across major centres, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, will close for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Remaining weekend breaks fall on November 22, 28 (fourth Saturday), and 29 .

Stock market calendar outlook and digital banking availability

For stock market investors, 13 of the 16 scheduled trading holidays in 2026 have now been observed. Following today's closure, the exchanges will shut only twice more this year: on November 24 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev and on December 25 for Christmas.

Even when physical bank branches are closed, digital banking channels remain operational. Account holders can use UPI applications, internet banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, and ATMs for fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals. However, branch-dependent services such as over-the-counter cash deposits, demand drafts, document submissions, and locker access will remain unavailable at closed locations. Transactions relying on bank clearing systems may also face minor delays during holiday closures.